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McQuaid Jesuit - Camp Invention: Spark

McQuaid Jesuit

Camp Invention: Spark at McQuaid Jesuit offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem-sol...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at McQuaid Jesuit in Rochester, NY. Camp Invention is a national program, and this particular 'Spark' program is a day camp for children in grades K-6. The website details four core modules for the 2024 program: I Can Invent: Amped, Robotic Aquatics, Game On!, and In the Game. The site mentions that all program team members are background checked. While McQuaid Jesuit is a school, Camp Invention itself is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, making the owner type for the camp program 'unknown' in terms of direct operation. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. There is no specific ACA accreditation information for this individual camp location, nor is state licensing information provided on the Camp Invention website for this specific program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

McQuaid Jesuit - Camp Invention: Spark fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
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Established
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1800 Clinton Ave S, Rochester, NY 14618
  • Cost notes: Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about McQuaid Jesuit - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does McQuaid Jesuit - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
McQuaid Jesuit - Camp Invention: Spark is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does McQuaid Jesuit - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
McQuaid Jesuit - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are McQuaid Jesuit - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
McQuaid Jesuit - Camp Invention: Spark runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does McQuaid Jesuit - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
McQuaid Jesuit - Camp Invention: Spark does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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